Synonyms for

Pillow

Verb / ˈpɪləʊ / Another word for pillow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a cushion for resting one's head on, typically used while sleeping in a bed

Synonyms & similar words

rest cushion headrest bolster pad support rest cushy soft fluffy downy plump feathered padded stuffed filled comforter quilt blanket bedspread coverlet

Synonyms by register

Formal

cushion support

Informal

headrest squishy

Literary

bolster downy support

Antonyms

hard surface floor ground rock stone unyielding object

Common collocations

  • pillow fight
  • pillow talk
  • pillow case
  • pillow fort
  • pillow sham
  • pillow stuffing
  • lay my head on the pillow

Word family

noun pillow
verb pillow

Usage note

While 'pillow' can be used as a verb meaning to cushion or pad, this usage is less common than its noun form. It is primarily used in a figurative sense, such as 'to pillow one's head'.

Example sentences

  1. I put my head on the pillow and fell asleep.
  2. My pillow is fluffy and comfortable.
  3. I need to buy a new pillow for my bed.
  4. She likes to sleep with a firm pillow.
  5. He uses a pillow to prop himself up while reading in bed.

Quotes

  • "A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." - John Lennon
  • "I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone." - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • "I can't go back to yesterday - because I was a different person then." - Lewis Carroll

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